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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com Duke Engines – Time for a NEW FORMAT? A 5-cylinder Axial engine at 1,000cc size begs the question: Is this the future of motorcycle and auto engines or just a wild idea like the Mazda Rotary? Duke Engines has been playing with outside the box engine design for some time. They play in the markets of Marine with inboard and outboard engines to aircraft and AC generators. They recently are using their Axial engine design to play in the Range Extender market for hybrid auto’s with a thought of the VOLT style car, electric driven auto with a generator to produce electricity for long range drives as well as the motorcycle market. So what does a Duke Engine offer over traditional 60 degree, 90 degree v engines or straight 4/6 cylinder engines? Duke says that their Axial engine offer No Vibration, High Power that leads to considerable reduced size and weight. Performance lovers will love the high power to weight ratio or density that the Duke Engine brings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTpPBiReaZk The base engine at 1,000cc gives you 125hp and 20% more torque than the same size conventional engine with much fewer moving parts according to their web site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c19kn3drdFU These compact Axial engine design is akin to the shape of current electric motors. Their current 3.0L prototype engine has been tested up to 4500rpm putting out 215hp and 250lb of torque. Duke Engine put together this FAQ page. Frequently Asked Questions So with this truly unique design on engines, is this the future for GAS, Diesel, CNG engines / generators? Does this make sense to use this in the next generation of Volt Type hybrid auto’s? Would you drive a motorcycle with an Axial engine? Leave your thoughts on what you think of this new engine design? Could this be the new Small Block V8 pushrod replacement that the world is looking for?
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    Always good to have family tie in. I see nothing but warmth and growth for Chevy with this.
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    I could see the Colorado being a short term option as the Trax makes Trax's for you on your possible new Commute!
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    UGLY!, I see they added those vent openings like the ugly Toyota Hydrogen car has giving it a predator mouth with extra air openings or something. Very weird. Not impressed at all.
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    Drew so winter tires are more expensive for the Encore than the CR-V?
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    How about the Chrysler Laser or Aspen? How about the Dodge Rampage?
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    WOW, Talk about a knock off of Audi with just blah impression it leaves me with. Guess it will appeal to the tree huggers and ultra conservatives that cannot handle beauty.
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    Japans only real Sports Car was the R34 and R35 Skyline! Those cars kicked everyone else to the curb.
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    Yet with the Depression in Europe and an over capacity of production, something has to give and I think VW is going to finally cut names and products as it closes un-needed capacity. That plus their terrible reliability will end up hurting them eventually. I still think VW is at their glory days now and will go down hill.
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    3000? What does that mean? 3000 issues to resolve by production control? 3000 assembly parts? I do not get it? Excited for you that it is in production.
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    Good Question, I would love to know as I am sure the world would also.
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    Good deals for people who do not mind used. only positive I can find on those auto's including the over priced over rated S Class.
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    So this is a Station Wagon on Steroids! First initial look made me think Brick SUV like the original Cherokee, but the more I looked at it, the more it clearly screams to me a station wagon butched up. Interesting technology, but I hate the interior and the fat center floor console that will eat up leg comfort room for us big guys. Pass on this.
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    They are all using the Google NAV system as a standard rather than their own in house built mess. The other Item is if memory serves me correct, they are all Rebadge jobs of existing auto's.
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    I think VW will be the next car company to have to reorg or declare bankruptcy. Too many idiot mistakes as they have grown huge with way too much Legacy manufacturing capacity and union contracts that I cannot see them being able to honor. Reminds me of the stupidity that the US auto companies have done in the past.
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    Beautiful Cars, where did you find them at? The SRX has clear hints to the first generation merged with second generation SRX. I like it better than either. The CTS Coupe seems to be a blend of cadillac with MB. I love the rear wheel wells. Front end is a bit too MB style for me in regards to the grill but the lights are nice and they need to tone down the front air damn.
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    So based on your comments then you would agree this is a FAILURE for MB. No other way to look at it other than just having a model for model sake to compete against BMW due to overblown ego's. This is how GM,Ford and Chrysler started down the road to mistaken problems in the late 70's, 80's and early 90's. Executive Ego is to be blamed for mistakes like this.
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    Agreed, at this price point, they should be standard and not an Option. One Request I would love to change on all MB, BMW and Audi auto's guess for all European auto's is that stupid rear fog light requirement where one rear light is twice as bright as the other. It looks bad and really does not serve a purpose except for some political hag. If you want brighter rear lights, then just require it for the whole rear not just 1 light.
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    Hello VW, You are the Chevy of Germany and NO luxury is not VW. Better to focus on quality right now and decent marketing to get a solid message and reputation than try to build a VW badge luxury auto and fail again. People perception around the world of VW must be very different than her in the US. Ask people and VW shows no where on the Luxury perception list.
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    on this one!
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    So it is your feel of handling, which is based on personal preference, not the actual handling of the vehicle, which is based on physics and not based on personal preference. But the actual handling of the vehicle is better since I made the changes to the suburban. Less Body roll Positive steering feedback etc.
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    and now we are back to electric auto's that started this industry 100 years ago.
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    According to SMK all the cool kids drive em!
  25. G. David Felt
    How about the Tracker Convertibles you could buy. They are still very popular in Seattle I see them all over.
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